Alive Museum Insadong Tours

Be sure to pack a fully charged camera when visiting the Alive Museum in Seoul, since the collection of “trick art” will have you snapping away for hours at the creative optical illusions. Watch as a waterfall spills off the wall and Spiderman dangles from the ceiling, or stroll the red carpet with your favorite celebrities before playing tennis against Marilyn Monroe. Laugh as a giraffe tickles your hand with its tongue, or you gallop away on a horse, but not before climbing into a huge mug of beer and swimming inside the foam. This is definitely a place for fun-loving travelers, and the level of creativity inside this museum is as fascinating as the pieces themselves. This type of art, called object art, creates a 4D experience that lets you place yourself in the middle of the pictures, and is a fun excursion for travelers of all ages—particularly families and couples.

Insider Tip: Try to visit early in the morning before the museum is too crowded, so you don’t have to deal with as many people when trying to frame your photos.

Practical Info

The Alive Museum is located on the basement level of the Ssamziegil shopping complex in Insa-dong. It’s best accessed by riding the metro, and expect to spend between 1-2 hours.

Guarantee your entrance to the popular Alive Museum in Seoul with this prepaid admission ticket. Bring your camera for some shots of amazing 4D optical illusions at this must-see attraction in Insadong.

Take a break from sightseeing and spend an hour at Dynamic Maze. You’ll breeze past the line with your pre-purchased ticket and into an obstacle course. This is a great opportunity for the whole family to have some fun together. You'll traverse 16 different challenges, ranging from memory games to strategic tasks. Admission to Dynamic Maze also grants you discounts at Poopoo Land and the Alive Museum.